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Young Competition Lawyers Initiative of the Canadian Bar Association’s National Competition Law Section Presents: AN INTRODUCTION TO CRIMINAL CONDUCT AND INVESTIGATIONS December 4, 2008 Adam Fanaki, Special Counsel to the Commissioner of Competition Randy Hughes, McCarthy Tétrault LLP
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Overview of Cartel Enforcement in Canada Sections 45, 46 and 47 – elements and penalties; Commissioner, DPP and Criminal Matters Branch; Enforcement priorities of Competition Bureau.
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How is Conduct Detected? Internal audit/corporate compliance program; Employee admission; Invitation to join ongoing cartel; Contact from Competition Bureau; Execution of search warrant or other compulsory process (in Canada or other jurisdictions).
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Internal Investigation Review and preserve records/document preservation letter from Bureau; Conduct employee interviews - consider separate legal counsel; International coordination for multinational companies; Be mindful of civil litigation; Assessment of the evidence / decision for further action; Need to act quickly.
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Immunity Program Immunity application: steps and requirements; Substantial cooperation obligations; Coordination with agencies in other jurisdictions.
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Leniency Program Competition Bureau Draft Information Bulletin on Sentencing and Leniency in Cartel Cases released for public consultation on April 28, 2008; Leniency application: (proposed) steps and requirements; Substantial cooperation obligations; Proposed sentencing guidelines.
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International Considerations Coordination, cooperation and information sharing amongst agencies/ waivers; Jurisdictional issues/ extradition; Defence coordination/ negotiation of resolutions across jurisdictions; Assess civil litigation exposure/issues across jurisdictions.
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